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AAON Inc (AAON)

Q3 2026
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AAON's AI data-center cooling boom drives record results, but valuation worries bite

  • AI data-center cooling demand lifts guidance and backlog AAON raised its 2026 revenue growth outlook to 40-45% as AI data centers need its BASX liquid-cooling gear. BASX sales jumped 72.4% and total backlog more than doubled to $2.13 billion, giving the company a long runway of booked work.

    This is the core force behind AAON's surge and the main reason its price has been moving.

  • Q2 revenue more than doubles, beating estimates AAON's second-quarter revenue hit $627 million, up 101% from a year earlier and far above the $503 million analysts expected. Earnings per share of $0.69 also beat by nearly 40%, and operating margin improved to 11% from 7.7%.

    The blowout quarter confirms the demand story is translating into actual sales and profit, pushing the stock up.

  • BASX 2026 revenue forecast raised to about $1 billion Management lifted its 2026 BASX revenue target to roughly $1 billion from $715 million, reflecting accelerating AI-driven data-center investment. The rooftop HVAC business also rebounded, though gross margins fell as AAON chose growth and market share over near-term profit.

    The raised BASX forecast shows the growth engine is still accelerating, a key support for the stock.

  • Shares fall 10.2% despite raised guidance on valuation and execution fears Even after raising 2026 guidance and posting record results, AAON shares dropped 10.2%. The market is worried about execution risk, margin swings, and a rich earnings multiple, showing that high expectations are already baked into the price.

    This is the real counterweight: strong fundamentals but a stock priced for perfection, so any doubt triggers a sell-off.

July 2026
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AAON's AI data-center cooling boom drives record results, but valuation worries bite

  • AI data-center cooling demand lifts guidance and backlog AAON raised its 2026 revenue growth outlook to 40-45% as AI data centers need its BASX liquid-cooling gear. BASX sales jumped 72.4% and total backlog more than doubled to $2.13 billion, giving the company a long runway of booked work.

    This is the core force behind AAON's surge and the main reason its price has been moving.

  • Q2 revenue more than doubles, beating estimates AAON's second-quarter revenue hit $627 million, up 101% from a year earlier and far above the $503 million analysts expected. Earnings per share of $0.69 also beat by nearly 40%, and operating margin improved to 11% from 7.7%.

    The blowout quarter confirms the demand story is translating into actual sales and profit, pushing the stock up.

  • BASX 2026 revenue forecast raised to about $1 billion Management lifted its 2026 BASX revenue target to roughly $1 billion from $715 million, reflecting accelerating AI-driven data-center investment. The rooftop HVAC business also rebounded, though gross margins fell as AAON chose growth and market share over near-term profit.

    The raised BASX forecast shows the growth engine is still accelerating, a key support for the stock.

  • Shares fall 10.2% despite raised guidance on valuation and execution fears Even after raising 2026 guidance and posting record results, AAON shares dropped 10.2%. The market is worried about execution risk, margin swings, and a rich earnings multiple, showing that high expectations are already baked into the price.

    This is the real counterweight: strong fundamentals but a stock priced for perfection, so any doubt triggers a sell-off.

Latest
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AAON's AI data-center cooling boom drives record results, but valuation worries bite

  • AI data-center cooling demand lifts guidance and backlog AAON raised its 2026 revenue growth outlook to 40-45% as AI data centers need its BASX liquid-cooling gear. BASX sales jumped 72.4% and total backlog more than doubled to $2.13 billion, giving the company a long runway of booked work.

    This is the core force behind AAON's surge and the main reason its price has been moving.

  • Q2 revenue more than doubles, beating estimates AAON's second-quarter revenue hit $627 million, up 101% from a year earlier and far above the $503 million analysts expected. Earnings per share of $0.69 also beat by nearly 40%, and operating margin improved to 11% from 7.7%.

    The blowout quarter confirms the demand story is translating into actual sales and profit, pushing the stock up.

  • BASX 2026 revenue forecast raised to about $1 billion Management lifted its 2026 BASX revenue target to roughly $1 billion from $715 million, reflecting accelerating AI-driven data-center investment. The rooftop HVAC business also rebounded, though gross margins fell as AAON chose growth and market share over near-term profit.

    The raised BASX forecast shows the growth engine is still accelerating, a key support for the stock.

  • Shares fall 10.2% despite raised guidance on valuation and execution fears Even after raising 2026 guidance and posting record results, AAON shares dropped 10.2%. The market is worried about execution risk, margin swings, and a rich earnings multiple, showing that high expectations are already baked into the price.

    This is the real counterweight: strong fundamentals but a stock priced for perfection, so any doubt triggers a sell-off.

Carrier Global Corp (CARR)

Q3 2026
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Carrier's data center and HVAC orders surge, but margins and China lag

  • Data center orders explode, driving raised outlook Carrier's data center orders jumped over 300% in Q2, prompting it to raise 2026 data center sales forecast to ~$2 billion from $1.5 billion. Total orders rose ~40% and commercial HVAC orders ~65%, with backlog over $8 billion. This strong demand signals future revenue growth, pushing the stock up.

    This is the core new driver: surging orders and raised guidance directly lift investor expectations for future sales.

  • Q2 earnings beat and full-year guidance raised Carrier reported adjusted Q2 earnings of $0.86 per share on revenue of $6.35 billion, beating forecasts, and raised full-year guidance to ~$2.90 per share and ~$23 billion revenue. The beat and raise show business strength, boosting investor confidence and the stock price.

    The earnings beat and guidance raise are new positive financial results that directly affect valuation.

  • Profit falls and margins squeezed by costs and tariffs Q2 profit dropped to $501 million from $591 million a year earlier, and adjusted operating margin fell 190 basis points to 17.2% due to input-cost pressure and unfavorable mix. New tariffs add margin pressure. Weaker profitability weighs on the stock.

    This is the main counterweight: despite strong orders, actual profits declined and margins are under pressure.

  • European heatwaves could boost long-term HVAC demand Citi analysts say European heatwaves may drive long-term demand for cooling, with only ~20% of European households having air conditioning. Carrier has the greatest exposure, with over one-fifth of revenue from Climate Solutions Europe and strong heat-pump sales. This potential growth supports the stock.

    This new analyst view highlights a long-term demand opportunity that could lift future sales for Carrier.

July 2026
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Carrier's data center and HVAC orders surge, but margins and China lag

  • Data center orders explode, driving raised outlook Carrier's data center orders jumped over 300% in Q2, prompting it to raise 2026 data center sales forecast to ~$2 billion from $1.5 billion. Total orders rose ~40% and commercial HVAC orders ~65%, with backlog over $8 billion. This strong demand signals future revenue growth, pushing the stock up.

    This is the core new driver: surging orders and raised guidance directly lift investor expectations for future sales.

  • Q2 earnings beat and full-year guidance raised Carrier reported adjusted Q2 earnings of $0.86 per share on revenue of $6.35 billion, beating forecasts, and raised full-year guidance to ~$2.90 per share and ~$23 billion revenue. The beat and raise show business strength, boosting investor confidence and the stock price.

    The earnings beat and guidance raise are new positive financial results that directly affect valuation.

  • Profit falls and margins squeezed by costs and tariffs Q2 profit dropped to $501 million from $591 million a year earlier, and adjusted operating margin fell 190 basis points to 17.2% due to input-cost pressure and unfavorable mix. New tariffs add margin pressure. Weaker profitability weighs on the stock.

    This is the main counterweight: despite strong orders, actual profits declined and margins are under pressure.

  • European heatwaves could boost long-term HVAC demand Citi analysts say European heatwaves may drive long-term demand for cooling, with only ~20% of European households having air conditioning. Carrier has the greatest exposure, with over one-fifth of revenue from Climate Solutions Europe and strong heat-pump sales. This potential growth supports the stock.

    This new analyst view highlights a long-term demand opportunity that could lift future sales for Carrier.

Latest
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Carrier's data center and HVAC orders surge, but margins and China lag

  • Data center orders explode, driving raised outlook Carrier's data center orders jumped over 300% in Q2, prompting it to raise 2026 data center sales forecast to ~$2 billion from $1.5 billion. Total orders rose ~40% and commercial HVAC orders ~65%, with backlog over $8 billion. This strong demand signals future revenue growth, pushing the stock up.

    This is the core new driver: surging orders and raised guidance directly lift investor expectations for future sales.

  • Q2 earnings beat and full-year guidance raised Carrier reported adjusted Q2 earnings of $0.86 per share on revenue of $6.35 billion, beating forecasts, and raised full-year guidance to ~$2.90 per share and ~$23 billion revenue. The beat and raise show business strength, boosting investor confidence and the stock price.

    The earnings beat and guidance raise are new positive financial results that directly affect valuation.

  • Profit falls and margins squeezed by costs and tariffs Q2 profit dropped to $501 million from $591 million a year earlier, and adjusted operating margin fell 190 basis points to 17.2% due to input-cost pressure and unfavorable mix. New tariffs add margin pressure. Weaker profitability weighs on the stock.

    This is the main counterweight: despite strong orders, actual profits declined and margins are under pressure.

  • European heatwaves could boost long-term HVAC demand Citi analysts say European heatwaves may drive long-term demand for cooling, with only ~20% of European households having air conditioning. Carrier has the greatest exposure, with over one-fifth of revenue from Climate Solutions Europe and strong heat-pump sales. This potential growth supports the stock.

    This new analyst view highlights a long-term demand opportunity that could lift future sales for Carrier.

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